Carrying the West Indies batting lineup, Kavem Hodge produced a spectacular display facing Bangladesh, remaining non-dismissed on 140 on the fourth day of the second Test hosted at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium this Sunday, November 8. This remarkable effort enabled the visiting side to firmly grip the fixture and edge nearer to securing a full series victory.
Kavem Hodge surpasses Darren Bravo’s historical benchmark
Hodge eclipsed the previous high mark of 127 set by Darren Bravo, achieved versus Bangladesh back in Khulna during 2012. This achievement unfolded while the right-hander extended his masterful display throughout the second innings of the Sylhet match.
Such an accomplishment emphasizes Hodge’s rising status as a key figure within the West Indies top order. Reaching 140 not out also marked a new peak in his personal Test career, eclipsing his prior top tally and illustrating his skill in handling high-pressure situations on foreign soil.
Below are the top individual runs achieved by top-order West Indian batsmen in Test encounters hosted in Bangladesh:
| Player | Score | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kavem Hodge | 140* | Sylhet | 2026 |
| Darren Bravo | 127 | Khulna | 2012 |
| Kirk Edwards | 121 | Mirpur | 2011 |
| Ramnaresh Sarwan | 119 | Dhaka | 2002 |
| Kieran Powell | 117 | Mirpur | 2012 |
Hodge alongside Kevin Wickham steady the West Indies innings
The West Indies commenced their second batting stint behind by 30 runs after Bangladesh accumulated 386 in response to the visiting team’s opening total of 356.
Opening partners Brandon King and Joshua Da Silva built a sturdy base by constructing an 85-run stand. King compiled 61 runs, whereas Da Silva added 36 prior to being removed by Taijul Islam.
Hodge subsequently combined with debutant Kevin Wickham in the middle, with the duo forging the vital stand of the entire second innings. Together, they amassed 165 runs for the third wicket, subjecting the Bangladeshi bowling attack to continuous strain.
Wickham maintained his superb maiden appearance by striking 78 from 107 balls. Featuring seven boundaries and two maximums, his knock established him as the initial West Indian batter in 48 years to score fifties in both innings of a debut Test.
Hodge completed his hundred off 142 deliveries and sustained his assured strokeplay following Wickham’s exit. He was still at the crease undefeated when declining light brought a premature conclusion to the day’s action.
The visiting squad will aim to capitalize on their upper hand to exert heavy pressure on Bangladesh on the concluding day. Armed with a win from the initial Test in Dhaka, West Indies are currently on the verge of sealing a 2-0 series triumph.
Conversely, Bangladesh require an extraordinary effort to reverse the match’s momentum and draw the series level.
